Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for BC
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The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for BC is independent from government and promotes and protects the information and privacy rights of British Columbians. Learn more about our office here: https://www.oipc.bc.ca/about/about-us/
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We use social media to share news & engage citizens, public bodies, and private organizations in a conversation about access and privacy issues.
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Please note: We do not accept access or privacy complaints or requests for review via this page.
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Social Media Policy: www.oipc.bc.ca/social-media...
Please note: We do not accept access or privacy complaints or requests for review via this page.
Visit oipc.bc.ca to learn more about how to submit complaints and requests for review.
We are hiring for a new position, Director of Emerging Information and Privacy Technologies. We are a dynamic team with a big mandate that offers our employees challenging and meaningful work. Deadline 12:00 pm (noon) PT on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Information here: www.oipc.bc.ca/about/careers/
December 19, 2025 at 7:35 PM
We are hiring for a new position, Director of Emerging Information and Privacy Technologies. We are a dynamic team with a big mandate that offers our employees challenging and meaningful work. Deadline 12:00 pm (noon) PT on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Information here: www.oipc.bc.ca/about/careers/
December 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Commissioner Harvey spoke about how we can move forward with innovation while protecting privacy rights in his speech last week to the Public Service Network's Government Innovation Showcase. Read the full text of his presentation at www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/sp...
December 10, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Commissioner Harvey spoke about how we can move forward with innovation while protecting privacy rights in his speech last week to the Public Service Network's Government Innovation Showcase. Read the full text of his presentation at www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/sp...
Our final tip for safer online shopping: Keep receipts in a separate email folder and check your credit card statements for any suspicious activity. #safeshopping
December 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Our final tip for safer online shopping: Keep receipts in a separate email folder and check your credit card statements for any suspicious activity. #safeshopping
Tip 4 for safer online shopping: Choose a secure site. Watch for the https:// prefix. These sites use encryption to protect your information while it is in transit. #safeshopping
December 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Tip 4 for safer online shopping: Choose a secure site. Watch for the https:// prefix. These sites use encryption to protect your information while it is in transit. #safeshopping
Tip 3 for safer shopping involves choosing online retailers with great care. Explore the site, the privacy policy, and return policy before making purchases. Ask yourself: Is this a reputable retailer? #safeshopping
December 4, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Tip 3 for safer shopping involves choosing online retailers with great care. Explore the site, the privacy policy, and return policy before making purchases. Ask yourself: Is this a reputable retailer? #safeshopping
Tip 2 for safer online shopping: Limit the amount of personal information you provide on websites and do not provide your social insurance number.
December 3, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Tip 2 for safer online shopping: Limit the amount of personal information you provide on websites and do not provide your social insurance number.
Commissioner Harvey delivered a keynote address, "Embedding privacy, building trust: A rights-first approach to innovation," at the Public Sector Network's Government Innovation Showcase today. Earlier today, he joined Ashley Anderson from Palo Alto Cybersecurity to discuss trust in the AI era.
December 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Commissioner Harvey delivered a keynote address, "Embedding privacy, building trust: A rights-first approach to innovation," at the Public Sector Network's Government Innovation Showcase today. Earlier today, he joined Ashley Anderson from Palo Alto Cybersecurity to discuss trust in the AI era.
Tip one for safer online shopping: Use a credit card rather than a debit card to make your purchases. Credit cards offer more protection and less liability because they can provide protection against fraudulent transactions. #safeshopping
December 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Tip one for safer online shopping: Use a credit card rather than a debit card to make your purchases. Credit cards offer more protection and less liability because they can provide protection against fraudulent transactions. #safeshopping
Online shopping is fast and convenient but can present some risks to your privacy. This week, we’ll be providing five tips for #safeshopping
December 1, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Online shopping is fast and convenient but can present some risks to your privacy. This week, we’ll be providing five tips for #safeshopping
In this Public Sector Network Canada podcast, Commissioner Michael Harvey shares his views about how public institutions can build trust and lead in a data-driven world with rights, not just technology.
👇 Listen here publicsectornetwork.com/insight/the-...
👇 Listen here publicsectornetwork.com/insight/the-...
The Public Sector Podcast: Trust, Technology & Rights in the Digital Age
How to balance citizen protection with the need for responsible, future-ready digital innovation.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:07 AM
In this Public Sector Network Canada podcast, Commissioner Michael Harvey shares his views about how public institutions can build trust and lead in a data-driven world with rights, not just technology.
👇 Listen here publicsectornetwork.com/insight/the-...
👇 Listen here publicsectornetwork.com/insight/the-...
Commissioner Michael Harvey delivered a speech this morning at the BC Legislature to the Select Standing Committee on Finance & Government Services. Read his full remarks here: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/sp...
November 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Commissioner Michael Harvey delivered a speech this morning at the BC Legislature to the Select Standing Committee on Finance & Government Services. Read his full remarks here: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/sp...
Commissioner Harvey spoke about the vital role privacy plays in the use of AI on a panel entitled "Responsible AI: From Principles to Practice" at the Prompt AI Conference yesterday afternoon in Victoria.
November 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Commissioner Harvey spoke about the vital role privacy plays in the use of AI on a panel entitled "Responsible AI: From Principles to Practice" at the Prompt AI Conference yesterday afternoon in Victoria.
NEWS RELEASE: Canada’s privacy regulators call for strong protection of children’s privacy in the development and use of educational technologies.
Read the full news release: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/ne...
Read the full news release: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/ne...
November 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
NEWS RELEASE: Canada’s privacy regulators call for strong protection of children’s privacy in the development and use of educational technologies.
Read the full news release: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/ne...
Read the full news release: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/ne...
As Canada marks National Child Day, privacy authorities across the country have issued a joint resolution to help ensure that privacy rights and the best interests of children are paramount in the development, procurement, and deployment of educational technologies. www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/in...
November 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
As Canada marks National Child Day, privacy authorities across the country have issued a joint resolution to help ensure that privacy rights and the best interests of children are paramount in the development, procurement, and deployment of educational technologies. www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/in...
National Child Day is tomorrow, making this a great time to think about children’s privacy rights. Here are some practical tips for talking to your kids about their online privacy. #nationalchildday
November 19, 2025 at 10:16 PM
National Child Day is tomorrow, making this a great time to think about children’s privacy rights. Here are some practical tips for talking to your kids about their online privacy. #nationalchildday
National Child Day is tomorrow, November 20. As a parent, it helps to be aware of some of the common risks children and youth can face online, such as deceptive designs. Check out our full infographic about deceptive designs here: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/in... #nationalchildday
November 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
National Child Day is tomorrow, November 20. As a parent, it helps to be aware of some of the common risks children and youth can face online, such as deceptive designs. Check out our full infographic about deceptive designs here: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/in... #nationalchildday
This am, Cr Harvey addressed OECD’s Working Party on Data Governance & Privacy & Digital Policy Committee on secondary use of health data for public interest purposes, saying privacy isn’t a barrier to health data sharing–respecting privacy rights builds a foundation of trust that makes it possible.
November 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
This am, Cr Harvey addressed OECD’s Working Party on Data Governance & Privacy & Digital Policy Committee on secondary use of health data for public interest purposes, saying privacy isn’t a barrier to health data sharing–respecting privacy rights builds a foundation of trust that makes it possible.
National Child Day is Thursday, Nov. 20. It's celebrated across Canada to recognize the rights of children & reaffirm the country's commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. We will be posting tips this week to help you protect your children's privacy. #nationalchildday
November 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
National Child Day is Thursday, Nov. 20. It's celebrated across Canada to recognize the rights of children & reaffirm the country's commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. We will be posting tips this week to help you protect your children's privacy. #nationalchildday
Did you know? Commissioner Harvey is also the Registrar of Lobbyists for British Columbia?
Follow the ORL on LinkedIn to learn more: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/office-of-the-registrar-of-lobbyists-for-british-columbia
Follow the ORL on LinkedIn to learn more: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/office-of-the-registrar-of-lobbyists-for-british-columbia
November 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Did you know? Commissioner Harvey is also the Registrar of Lobbyists for British Columbia?
Follow the ORL on LinkedIn to learn more: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/office-of-the-registrar-of-lobbyists-for-british-columbia
Follow the ORL on LinkedIn to learn more: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/office-of-the-registrar-of-lobbyists-for-british-columbia
Commissioner Michael Harvey joined other Canadian regulators at the Canadian Bar Association's (CBA) Privacy and Access Conference in Ottawa last week. The commissioner participated in the Regulators' Perspective session's privacy and access panels on Friday.
November 10, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Commissioner Michael Harvey joined other Canadian regulators at the Canadian Bar Association's (CBA) Privacy and Access Conference in Ottawa last week. The commissioner participated in the Regulators' Perspective session's privacy and access panels on Friday.
Our office will be closed tomorrow, November 11, in observation of Remembrance Day.
November 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Our office will be closed tomorrow, November 11, in observation of Remembrance Day.
Our final tip 10: Review guidance from the OIPC on how to keep personal information you work with at your remote office safe.
Protecting Personal Information Away From the Office: https://www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/guidance-documents/1380 #saferemotework
Protecting Personal Information Away From the Office: https://www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/guidance-documents/1380 #saferemotework
November 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Our final tip 10: Review guidance from the OIPC on how to keep personal information you work with at your remote office safe.
Protecting Personal Information Away From the Office: https://www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/guidance-documents/1380 #saferemotework
Protecting Personal Information Away From the Office: https://www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/guidance-documents/1380 #saferemotework
Tip 9: Protect your data from loss by backing up your files on a regular basis on an encrypted USB device, cloud storage option, or your organization’s server. Back up your data using a method and location approved by your employer. #saferemotework
November 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Tip 9: Protect your data from loss by backing up your files on a regular basis on an encrypted USB device, cloud storage option, or your organization’s server. Back up your data using a method and location approved by your employer. #saferemotework
Tip 8: Purchase and install reliable antivirus and internet security software on your devices. It’s your first and best line of defense against cyber threats and malware. #saferemotework
November 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Tip 8: Purchase and install reliable antivirus and internet security software on your devices. It’s your first and best line of defense against cyber threats and malware. #saferemotework